Frigidaire 131842800 User Manual
TUMBLE ACTION
WASHER
G a l l e r y
OWNER’S
GUIDE
Warranty and Service.................................2
Warranty and Service (U.S.) 2
Product Registration..................................3
Product Registration 3
Important Safety Instructions................3-4
Important Safety Instructions 3-4
Washing Procedures...............................5-7
Washing Procedures 5-7
Stain Removal.........................................7-8
Stain Removal 7-8
Common Washing Problems....................9
Common Washing Problems 9
Care and Cleaning............................10-11
Care and Cleaning 10-11
Avoid Service Checklist.....................11-12
Avoid Service Checklist 11-12
Service (Canada).....................................13
Service (Canada) 13
Warranty (Canada)................................14
Warranty (Canada) 14
P/N 131842800 (9903)
FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY
Tumble Action Washer Warranty
Keep your sales receipt!
WARRANTY LENGTH:
FULL ONE-YEAR
W ARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED 2nd-5th YEAR
W ARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED 2nd-25th YEAR
W ARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FRIGIDAIRE WILL PAY FOR:
Labor and replacement parts which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.
Any warranty service must be provided by Frigidaire or an authorized Frigidaire
service company.
Replacement part for the motor, driven pulley or motor controller
which prove to be defective.
Replacement part for an inner wash basket that breaks due to a defect in materials or
workmanship. (Excludes Alaska)
FRIGIDAIRE WILL NOT PAY FOR:
1. Service calls where the problem is not the fault of the washer. Below are some, but not every example
of issues where you must pay the service call cost.
Service calls to:
• remove shipping devices or to level your washer
• correct leaks at water inlet hose connections
• correct improper placement of drain hose in your drain
• advise you on proper setting of controls or to instruct you how to use the washer
Service calls where the problem is due to:
• house wiring faults, improper electrical voltage, blown house fuse, tripped circuit breaker
• slow or backed-up drain, weak (spongy) floor, insects or rodents causing the problem
• frozen water lines in the washer or house
• washer installed outside, exposed to the elements
2. Repairs for washer used in a commercial application or more than single-family household use.
3. Repairs for delivery damage to your washer or damage caused by misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of parts or
servicers not authorized by Frigidaire.
4. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
5. Travel costs of servicer to your home in the state of Alaska.
6. Pickup, delivery or installation of your washer.
7. Repairs on products with serial plates that have been altered, removed, or cannot be read.
8. Consequential or incidental damages such as property damage and incidental expenses resulting from any breach
of this written or any implied warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Keep your sales receipt. The date on the receipt establishes the warranty period should service be required. This written
warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If you need service, first
read “A void Service Checklist” section of this booklet. If service is still needed, contact Frigidaire Home Products Consumer Service or an authorized Frigidaire servicer. For information on where to obtain service, contact our Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-944-9044.
Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. This warranty made
by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico.
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Important Safety Instructions
Product Registration
Thank you for choosing this
washer. This owner's guide will
explain proper operation and care.
Record Your Model and Serial
Numbers
Record below the model and serial
numbers found on the washer serial
plate located at the top, inside of the
door opening. Keep these numbers
and the dated sales receipt for future
reference.
Model Number __________________
Serial Number ___________________
Date of Purchase _________________
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD should be
filled in completely, signed and
returned.
Instructional Video
An instructional video has been
included with your washer. It
highlights features unique to this
tumble action washer and will help
you operate your washer correctly.
This video is especially helpful if your
previous washer was a vertical-axis
model.
This Owner's Guide provides general
operating instructions for your washer.
It also contains information about
features for several other models. Your
washer may not have every feature
included here.
Use the washer only as instructed in
this Owner's Guide and the Operating
Instructions card included with your
washer.
Read all instructions before using this washer.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do
not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or
chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before
using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each
for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen
gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious
bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
Protect Children
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision
of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow,
teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after
the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal
injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the
washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
©
1999 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Important Safety
Instructions (continued)
Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extension cord or
remove grounding prong from
electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Do not under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong from
this plug.
Power supply cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
Prevent Injury
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the
washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for
installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding
procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and
reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical
power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized
3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never
ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an
adaptor plug.
Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect
usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
• Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the
label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer
unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized
factory parts.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. It may be necessary
to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or movement.
Do not use or mix
liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or
products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.
Note: The instructions appearing in
this Owner's Guide are not meant to
cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from
the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls
to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob
and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will
stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool
down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off
during this time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Washing Procedures
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
• Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.
• Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
Important Safety Instructions, pages 3-4, before operating this washer.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast
items.
• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent
press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs
and chenille bedspreads.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
• Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of
fiberglass left in the drum may stick to fabrics in other loads and cause skin
irritation.
Empty pockets.
Place delicate items in a mesh bag.
2. Prepare items for washing.
• Empty pockets.
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove nonwashable
trims and ornaments.
• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which
could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
• Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a
mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal, pages 7-8, for details.
4. Add laundry load to washer.
• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items
should not be more than half the total wash load.
• Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans may cause an outof-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Add laundry load to washer.
• Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed separately.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed.
The door should close easily.
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